Summer - time of rest, and the best holiday - leisure. But the most popular means of transport among outdoor enthusiasts is the bicycle. And if you decide to join the healthy way of life, the first thing to do - buy a bike.
We will tell you how to buy a bike, making the right choices.
On the topic right choice when buying a bicycle has been written quite a few articles, the basic principles of selection, which is more or less agree. But there basically describes the "technical" issues faced by people who decided to buy a bike (and this is also certainly need to know). But in this article we will tell you about some of the mistakes and errors of people for the first time faced with the choice and purchase of the bicycle. This is in addition to the dissemination of the "technical" side of the issue, we hope, eventually will save you from mistakes, and the bike will bring you only positive emotions.
So, you have decided to buy a bicycle - first you need to understand the purposes for which you intend to use it. The definition of the problem - the easier it is to select a bike. Understanding how you ride, you can advance to include criteria for selecting those who will lead you to choosing the right bike model.
Manufacturers bicycles specially lineups split into classes to a total certainty with style, the buyer has chosen bike model appropriate to its needs and possibilities of the material.
The first and one of the most common misconceptions of people, when they decide to buy a bike - it is considered that it is necessary to clearly define the amount spent on the purchase of a bicycle. This approach will drive you into a rigid framework, limit your search and will not concentrate on the main - Do you fit this particular bike. Of course the money factor is important and not going anywhere, but on the one hand, as they say, "Why spend more when you do not feel the difference," and on the other - "we are not so rich to buy cheap things." Consider this question:
Buy an expensive bike?
Before you buy an expensive bike, you need to understand if you can appreciate all the advantages of the bike the more expensive model relatively cheaper. Of course, the more expensive components of the bike, so they are better quality (which, incidentally, is not always true). But in the bicycle industry, many details are calculated specifically for racing and / or extreme use. They laid a safety margin, so that they did not fail even under the most extreme loads. And if extreme riding is not included in your plans - it will be wasted your money, that will hardly give you pleasure.
Much more useful sometimes when buying a bike, stop at the choice of the less expensive models bicycle, and saved money to spend on cycling wear, accessories for bicycles, Bicycle Rack to your machine or even another bike for the wife or child.
Buy cheap bike?
If you are strapped for cash, there is a great chance to make a mistake - to buy a bicycle imitating the features that you need, and in practice, these savings will only lead to additional costs. Each functional feature has its price, and it has a limit below which options simply can not be.
For example, you can not buy Full suspension bike for 5000 ~ 6000 rubles to his suspension works the way it really should work. The reasons for frustration (usually late, and when he rode procedure simply with repair) raises a lot of - a lot of weight, low-grade materials which are not high-quality assembly. The components of poor quality will not be able to perform their functions, they will just take up your strength and nerves while driving, as well as money for the repair and maintenance of the bicycle.
Every detail of the bike to operate in accordance with its quality-price level, and the closer this level to a minimum, the less you have to expect it. If the price of the bike is low, and the stated features many - suspension fork, frame with rear shock, disc brakes, aluminum frame - the greater the chance that it all or do not work at all, or fail shortly after buying the bike.
Better not to buy the right, but exceed your financial possibilities, bike once you buy a cheap bike-a compromise, and a few days later to regret their purchase.
From the above it can be concluded that most "at risk" (or just stay dissatisfied frustrated bought the bike) is the buyers the cheapest and most expensive bike. When planning to buy a mid-range model of the bike, you have a good choice and you get rid of extremes.
A second common misconception people buy a bicycle for the first time, that they feel the need to be sure to take along a friend "pro cycling." Doubts about the competence of the person in general is not, but the fact that wishing you the best, it will inadvertently select the bike did not you, and yourself. Focusing on your riding style and load, which he used to experience on a bike.
Of course, if your interests are similar, and you'll jump on the dirt together and climb in the steep climbs - he will make the right choice for you. But listen to the opinion of a man jumping on his bike with multimeter height of what should be your bike for a walk in the park or relaxing skiing in the country - usually a thankless task.
You can go for a more simple and at the same time reliable way - ask friends who bought a bike in any company, and were satisfied with the service, competent staff in the selection of bike models that they showed there. And when buying a bike, take advantage of their recommendations.
In conclusion, I want to say that if you read the article about how to choose the right bike, then you seriously have decided to approach the issue of purchase of the bicycle. That's right, you do not want to make decisions on the go and in a hurry, without examining the issue as to assess the competence of the seller and know the difference models, among which you make a choice.
We have a proper selection and successful purchase!